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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,636.58, 17,459.50 and 4,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,636.58, 17,459.50 and 4,241.54 is: 6,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,636.58 : 17,459.50 = 4,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,636.58/17,459.50 = 4,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,636.58x = 17,459.50 × 4,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,636.58x = 74,055,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,055,167.63/11,636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.00

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